Olympus C-750 C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB)
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- Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 1
DIGITAL CAMERA C-750 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 2
DIGITAL CAMERA C-750 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 3
Number : C-750 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 4
or for fine-tuning the settings. For playing back and editing pictures Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Printing pictures Troubleshooting and other information Contents Names of parts Getting started P.4 P.10 1 P.17 Using the menus 2 P.32 Shooting basics 3 P.42 Flash 4 P.55 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 5
Contents Contents 4 Names of parts 10 Camera 10 Viewfinder and monitor indications 12 How to use this manual 16 1 Getting started 17 Attaching the strap 17 Loading the batteries 18 Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter 20 Inserting a card 22 Card basics 22 Removing the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 6
focus on 50 Recording movies 51 Zoom 53 Using the optical zoom 53 DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom 54 4 Flash 55 Flash shooting 67 A/S/M mode 67 Aperture priority shooting 68 Shutter priority shooting 69 Manual shooting 70 Using My Mode 71 Focusing applications 72 AF MODE - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 7
Contents Macro mode shooting 84 Super macro mode shooting 85 Self-timer shooting 86 Remote control shooting 87 Sequential shooting 89 Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting 89 Auto bracketing 90 PANORAMA - Panorama shooting 92 2 IN 1 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 8
132 Protecting pictures 134 Erasing pictures 135 Single-frame erase 135 All-frame erase 136 8 Useful functions 137 ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings 137 CUSTOM BUTTON 139 Setting the custom button 140 Using the custom button 141 SHORT CUT 142 Setting the shortcut menu - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 9
167 Trimming 170 Resetting print reservation data 172 10 Miscellaneous 174 Error codes 174 Troubleshooting 175 List of menus 182 List of factory default settings 188 Modes and Shooting Functions 191 Camera maintenance 194 Specifications 195 Glossary of terms 197 Index 201 8 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 10
Indications used in this manual l Note Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. Reference pages describing - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 11
Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T•GU) gP.53, 118, 119 Shutter button gP.46 Mode dial gP.42 Self-timer/Remote control lamp Remote control receiver gP.86, 87 gP.17 Microphone gP.97, 98, 130 Speaker gP.156 Lens 10 A/V OUT jack (MONO) gP.128 USB connector DC-IN jack gP.20 Connector cover gP.20, 128 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 12
Names of parts Viewfinder gP.12, 30, 46 Diopter adjustment dial gP.30 Self-timer/Remote gP.55 Protect button (0) gP.134 AEL/Custom button (x) gP.80, 82, 139 Rotation button (y) gP.129 Card cover gP.22 Card access lamp gP.46 Arrow pad (acbd) gP.32 OK/Menu button (e) gP.32 Monitor button (QUICK VIEW - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 13
Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications INFO setting allows you to select how 105 P.70 5 Battery check e, f P.15 6 Green lamp | P.47 7 Flash stand-by # (Lights) Camera movement # (Blinks) P.57 warning/Flash charge 8 Macro mode & Super macro mode % Manual focus MF 9 Noise - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 14
Names of parts Item Indications Ref. Page 10 Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2 P.55 11 mark [] P.46 18 Number of storable still 30 pictures Seconds remaining 36" P.100 P.51 19 AE lock AE memory B C P.82 20 Spot metering n P.79 21 ISO ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 P. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 15
Names of parts zPlayback mode SQ1 1600 1200 Still picture Movie Item Indications Ref. Page 1 Battery check e, f P.15 2 Print reservation, Number of prints Movie < × 10 n P.165 P.122 3 Sound record H P.97 4 Protect 9 P.134 5 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.99 6 Resolution - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 16
picture is displayed using the movie playback function. zMemory gauge Battery check The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 17
How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see "How to use the menus" (P.33). This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown. This sample page is only - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 18
lens cap in step A 1). Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera. 4 Thread the end of the strap back through the ring and stopper as to 5. B • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. Note • Attach - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 19
started 1 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is not extended. 2 Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ). Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock 3 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of A, then - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 20
default Note settings. Precautions when using batteries The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.15). 19 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 21
optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 22
is turned on. • When the camera is connected to a PC. • When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge batteries in the camera. • Carefully read the AC adapter's instructions before use. 21 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 23
Compatible cards d • xD-Picture Card (16 - 256MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, Note be sure to format the card on this camera. g"CARD SETUP Formatting Cards" (P.148) 1 Make sure the camera is - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 24
the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. • Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens. • Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while Note the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 25
off, press the power switch again. TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever. The sleep time interval can be set in any - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 26
Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting) If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. • All - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 27
a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 28
W, then press d. ALL RESEt ON ENGLISH SEtUP CARD PIC CAM 6 Press ac to select a language, then press e. PW ON/OFF SEtUP REC VIEW SLEEP ON 3 MIN 1 ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt GO 7 Press e again to exit the menu. 8 To turn the camera off, press the power switch. Power switch - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 29
Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on. Power switch Mode dial Getting started 1 2 Press e. • The top X, then press d. • The green frame moves to the selected item. SEtUP CARD PIC CAM SEtUP CARD PIC CAM Arrow pad OK button DRIVE MODE MENU WB Top menu ALL RESEt - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 30
. • To move back to the previous setting, press b. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. 8 Repeat this procedure until the date SELECt SEt GO camera is left without batteries for approximately 1 hour. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 31
easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. 1 Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch. • The camera and the viewfinder turn on. Power switch Mode dial 1 Getting started 2 While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 32
the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 1 Top view Do not hold this part of the lens. Getting started • Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera correctly, and press the Note shutter button gently. 31 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 33
menu. SHORTCUT MENUS • Take you directly to the setting screens. • Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen. • The functions registered in the no mode menu in h mode. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW HI AF BKt 32 Tab DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 34
display the top menu. Press d. 2 Press ac to select a tab, then press d. Top menu CAMERA tab DRIVE MODE MENU WB SEt CARD PIC CAMERA d DRIVE ISO d A/S/M SLOW SLOW1 b 2 ca PICTURE tab SEt CARD PICtURE CAM HQ WB AUtO SHARPNESS CONtRASt Press b to return to the tab selection screen - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 35
ISO A/S/M SLOW SLOW1 The green frame moves to the selected item. d b or e To return to select an item, press b or e. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW AUtO 50 100 200 400 ca DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW AUtO 50 100 200 400 • Not all items can be selected depending on - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 36
Shortcut menus zShooting modes h mode i j k l m o r p P modes n mode Using the menus DRIVE DRIVE CARD SEtUP MODE MENU WB (Factory default setting) DIGItAL ZOOM MODE MENU WB 2 DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 37
Shortcut menus zPlayback mode Still picture INFO MODE MENU Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU 2 m Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.121 Using the menus MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT Plays back movies. Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. Edits a movie. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 38
modes SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Using the menus CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab DRIVE ISO A/S/M SETUP tab SLOW SLOW1 2 CAMERA tab Selects A/S/M (Aperture priority shooting), S (Shutter priority shooting) and M (Manual shooting). r1/2/3/4 Selects a mode to be activated when taking pictures in - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 39
. 40x zoom. Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway. Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT). Allows pictures to be taken as close as 3 cm/1.2" from the subject. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 40
CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.148 SETUP tab ALL RESET W Selects whether to keep the current camera m/ft Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used during manual focus. P.161 Selects NTSC or PAL according to camera's custom button. P.139 Sets the beep sound used for button 8 operations - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 41
Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. ∗2 The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback. P.131 P.132 CARD tab CARD SETUP Erases all image data stored on the card P.136, or format the card. 148 SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 42
P.162 types differ depending on the region. Selects the number of frames in the index display. P.120 Sets the beep sound used for button operations and warnings, and adjusts P.154 the volume. Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the volume of the P.156 2 sound selected in - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 43
you to take still pictures using no special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. This is the style shot of a person. This mode features an infocus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 44
basics o Self-Portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed. 43 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 45
shooting" (P.68) Aperture (F-number) is decreased. Aperture (F-number) is increased. S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. g"Shutter - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 46
get the type of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure. g"Manual shooting" (P.70) r My Mode Allows you to save your favorite My Mode" (P.71) n Movie record Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically. Even if the subject moves during - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 47
dial Flash lever 3 To shoot using the monitor, press f to turn the monitor on. Shooting basics 2 Decide the composition of the picture. f button Power switch Card access lamp F2.8 SQ11600 1200 AF target mark 46 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 48
the shutter button is pressed all the way. 4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. TIPS The subject cannot be focused on. g"If correct focus cannot be obtained" (P.49) The green lamp - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 49
ZOOM - Using the digital zoom" (P.54) • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out Note blurred. • Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 50
the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on. F2.8 • When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away 3 as the subject. SQ11600 1200 AF target mark 2 Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 51
function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. If the subject still cannot be focused on, use the manual focus. g "Manual focus" (P.77) The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 52
start recording. • You can adjust the zoom during movie recording. • The card access lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card. • During movie recording, N lights red . • When there is space in the card memory, the remaining recording time is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot. 51 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 53
your camera. g"CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards" (P.148) • When R is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording. To use the zoom during recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. g"DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom" (P.54) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 54
40x by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom. During movie recording, the digital zoom magnification is 2.5x. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement. Using the optical zoom Mode dial 1 Push or pull - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 55
Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DIGITAL ZOOM Æ ON, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Zoom lever 3 Mode dial Shooting basics In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM Æ ON, and press e. 2 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 56
modes are available). #Flash mode button Auto (Auto-flash) ! (Red-eye reduction flash) SLOW #SLOW (Slow synchronization) #(Fill-in flash) • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the flash mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited. • To prevent the flash from - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 57
Flash shooting 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights. 4 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. # mark F2.8 SQ11600 1200 Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 1.2 m to 3.5 m (3.9 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 58
locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter speed accordingly. Zoom position W (max.) T (max.) Shutter speed 1/30 sec. 1/320 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 59
4 The subject's eyes appear red. Flash • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. Note • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 60
shutter speed for the background and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred. 1st curtain (front curtain) #SLOW1 Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 61
Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 62
the slow synchronization flash Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ #SLOW Æ #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button DRIVE 4 ISO A/S/M SLO W1 SLO W SLOW SLO W2 Flash - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 63
button. (EV : Exposure Value) c : Light emission is decreased by 1/3 EV each time you press the button. • Press e again to exit the menu. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button DRIVE ISO A/S/M 0.0 SLOW • The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too fast. Note 62 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 64
of the arrow and attach the external flash. • For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to 4 Shoe cover prevent it getting lost, and replace it on the camera when you have finished using the external flash - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 65
Flash External flash (optional) 3 Press # to set the flash mode. g"Flash shooting" (P.55) • If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the built-in flash by itself. Note 4 64 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 66
camera. • For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash. 2 Select M mode. Adjust the shutter 4 speed and aperture. g"Manual to match the camera's settings. • Refer to the user's manual for the external flash to select its mode. • The camera's flash mode - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 67
operate with a high voltage synchro terminal. If one of these is used, it may damage the camera, and/or the camera may not function normally. Contact the manufacturer of the flash you are using concerning the specifications distance in the manual mode and use unit or other accessory TTL flash that - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 68
to be used when the mode dial is set to p. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ A/S/M Æ A, S or M, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button 5 DRIVE ISO A/S/M A S SLOW M Advanced shooting 67 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 69
Aperture priority shooting Mode dial 1 Select A mode. g"A/S/M mode" (P.67) 2 Press ac to set the aperture value. a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases. ac If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for 5 the conditions. Take the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 70
Shutter priority shooting Mode dial 1 Select S mode. g"A/S/M mode" (P.67) 2 Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. ac If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. ( - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 71
Manual shooting Mode dial 1 Select M mode. g"A/S/M mode" (P.67) 2 Use the arrow pad to set the aperture Advanced shooting aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera is displayed. • If the exposure differential appears in red, it indicates that the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 72
to 4 different patterns. g"MY MODE SETUP" (P.145) Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ MY MODE Æ MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 4, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) using can be saved, the saved zoom position may not be the same as the one being used. Note Advanced shooting 71 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 73
and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) 5 • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button Advanced shooting SEt CARD PIC CAMERA NOISE REDUCtION MULtI MEtERING DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF AF MODE iESP SPOt • In h and n mode, the AF MODE is fixed at iESP and cannot be changed. Note 72 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 74
Æ FULLTIME AF Æ ON, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button 5 SEt CARD PIC CAMERA NOISE REDUCtION MULtI MEtERING DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF AF MODE OFF ON • Battery life is reduced when FULLTIME AF is used. Note Advanced shooting 73 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 75
g"AF MODE - Changing the focus range" (P.72) 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ AF AREA, and press d. 5 Arrow pad OK button 3 Use the arrow pad to move the • AF AREA is not available when the digital zoom is set to ON. • The location of the AF target mark cannot be saved. Note 74 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 76
Focusing applications AF LOCK - Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus. Mode dial 1 Register the AF lock function on x. g"Setting the custom button" (P.140) Shutter button Advanced shooting 2 Position the AF target mark on the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 77
F2.8 AF MEMORY AF LOCK was canceled. SQ11600 1200 Æ Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AF LOCK. AF LOCK will be canceled. Æ The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off. • The focus may be compromised by operating the zoom after setting - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 78
subject, use manual focus. Mode dial 1 Hold down e for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF. Arrow pad OK button F2.8 5 Advanced shooting MF AF 2 Press ac to set the focus distance. MF AF F2.8 • During operation, the area - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 79
distance selection screen. 2 Press d to select AF, then press e. • Manual focus is canceled. MF AF F2.8 MF AF TIPS How to shoot while keeping watching the monitor. Advanced shooting • If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be changed. Perform - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 80
ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering Spot metering Multi-metering Meters the center Spot metering Mode dial 1 Select n or ( by repeatedly pressing (. 5 • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 81
the custom button" (P.140) 2 Press ( repeatedly to set n. 5 g"Spot metering" (P.79) Arrow pad OK button 3 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ MULTI METERING Æ ON, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) Advanced shooting • Press e again to exit the menu. 4 Position the AF - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 82
down x for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory. The multi-metering exposure is canceled. Æ If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in step 4, the multi-metering exposure is canceled. Advanced - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 83
the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture. Mode dial 5 1 When using the camera in the p mode, AE lock is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M. g"A/S/M mode" (P.67) Advanced shooting • If a function other - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 84
1200 TIPS 5 To save the locked metered value (exposure) after shooting (AE memory) Æ After step 2 or 3, hold down x for more than 1 second. memory. AE lock was canceled. Æ Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AE lock. Doing so will cancel AE lock. Æ The camera - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 85
2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8" to pressing (. • The selected mode is set. • If no operation is performed for 3 seconds, the mode selector screen is automatically exited. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 86
possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ % Æ ON, and press focus. If this happens, use the manual focus. g"Manual focus" (P.77) • During super macro shooting, zoom is not available. • During super - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 87
pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial 1 Select Y by repeatedly pressing Z • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 88
is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited. • You can operate the zoom on the camera using the remote control device. gP.88 5 3 Press the shutter button on the remote control device. • The focus and exposure are locked. The - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 89
. Change the channel as described in the remote control device's instruction manual. How to operate the zoom using the remote control device. Æ Point the remote control device at the remote control receiver on the camera. For zooming, press the W or T button on the remote control device. During - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 90
bracketing BKT" (P.90) 5 Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting j i k Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DRIVE Æ j, i or k, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button 89 Advanced - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 91
in sequence until you release the button. • During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the viewfinder and monitor. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW HI AF BKt Auto bracketing BKT Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 92
is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting. • If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you have taken - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 93
of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ PANORAMA, and press d. g"How - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 94
TIFF mode. The size of the image does not change. • If the mode dial is operated during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. 93 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 95
and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ 2 IN 1, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) 5 • The 2 IN 1 picture mode is set. Picture when played back 2 Take the first shot. • The - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 96
. Note • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved. • Operating the mode dial will exit 2 IN 1 picture mode. • If the camera enters sleep mode after the first shot, 2 IN 1 picture mode will be canceled. 5 95 Advanced shooting - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 97
FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures mode. • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button Advanced shooting SEt CARD PIC CAMERA PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCtION AF AREA OFF BLACK & WHItE SEPIA WHItE BOARD BLACK BOARD TIPS - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 98
4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ R Æ ON, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Shutter button 2 When recording starts, turn the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 99
) • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc. Recording sound with movies zoom during movie Note recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. If R is set to OFF, you can use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during movie recording. • If the camera - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 100
of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page. The numbers in the table than SHQ, file sizes are smaller, so more images can be saved to a card. Like SHQ, resolution can be changed by using 3:2 or the ENLARGE SIZE - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 101
Record mode Still Picture Record Modes Record mode Resolution Memory capacity in no. of shots Compression File format 32MB With sound Without sound 2288 × 1712 - 2 3:2 2288 × 1520 - 3 2048 × 1536 - 3 TIFF 1600 × 1200 Uncompressed TIFF - 5 1280 × - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 102
Record mode • The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to dial In the top menu, press b to select K, then press ac to select HQ or SQ. gGo to Step 4. DIGItAL ZOOM MODE MENU WB 101 Adjusting the image quality and exposure - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 103
over 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the picture only takes up part of the screen. • Compression rate In record modes other than TIFF, image data compression rate, the less clear the image will be. • File format This camera saves images in either TIFF or JPEG format. In record modes other than - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 104
or n mode. ENLARGE SIZE F2.8 HQ 2288 1520 Monitor display when 3:2 is set When ENLARGE SIZE is selected, the actual 4 million pixels used by this camera can be increased to the equivalent of approx. 8 million pixels (3200 × 2400). This allows you to make quality prints in larger sizes, such as A3 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 105
e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • AUTO is not available in p mode. • Press e again to exit the menu. 6 Arrow pad OK button SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW AUtO 50 100 200 400 • Higher ISO settings produce more electrical noise. • ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 106
to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 107
as the arrow shown next to WB. g"SHORT CUT" (P.142) 2 Press ac to select AUTO, 6 PRESET or V according to the shooting conditions. SEt CARD PICtURE CAM Arrow pad OK button WB SHARPNESS CONtRASt AUtO PRESEt AUTO PRESET V Press e. Press e again to exit the menu. Press d to display the next - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 108
To set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance. 1 Display V screen and point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 109
the image quality and exposure 6 SQ11600 1200 3 Press e repeatedly to exit the menu. One-touch white balance • When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light Note reflected by the paper is too bright or too - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 110
White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ >, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen. Arrow pad - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 111
MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ SHARPNESS, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to adjust the SEt CARD PICtURE CAM sharpness between +5 and -5. • To increase the sharpness (+) : 6 Press a. The image contours are emphasized, making the image appear sharper and more - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 112
MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ CONTRAST, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to adjust the contrast SEt CARD PICtURE CAM between +5 and -5. • To increase the contrast (+) : Press a. The light and dark areas WB 6 are defined more clearly, making the image look - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 113
• To increase the saturation (+) : 6 Press a. Colors become darker and more intense. • To reduce the saturation (-) : Press c. Colors become lighter. SEt CARD PICtURE CAM Arrow pad OK button SAtURAtION • When you have finished setting the saturation, press e. Press e again to exit the menu - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 114
of these pictures is to illustrate the effects of noise reduction. They are not actual pictures. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ NOISE 6 REDUCTION Æ ON or OFF, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button • Noise - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 115
be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode. Ex: When a histogram is displayed in P mode F2.8 SQ1 When the image is bright F2.8 6 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance distribution within the AF target mark. When the image is dark F2.8 SQ1 If the peak - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 116
Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ Æ ON or OFF, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) Histogram display Adjusting the image quality and from the histogram displayed during playback. • A histogram may not appear when you play back pictures shot on another camera. 115 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 117
. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. 7 Displays the previous picture. Displays the next picture. Playback Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. • If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the camera enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off. Note 116 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 118
playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW. Mode dial 1 Press f twice quickly (double- click) while in the shooting mode. • The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Shutter button 7 2 Press the shutter button halfway to - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 119
be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial 1 Select the still picture you want to enlarge. Zoom lever • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. 2 Pull the zoom lever toward T (U). • Each time you pull the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually. • By using the arrow pad while the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 120
number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g"Selecting the number of pictures" (P.120) Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom lever toward W (G). • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. b : Moves to the previous frame. d : Moves to the next frame. a : Jumps to the previous - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 121
MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ G Æ 4, 9 or 16, and press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 7 120 SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY Playback - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 122
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played when running a slideshow for a long period of time. If batteries are used, the Note camera will enter the sleep mode after about 30 minutes and stop the slideshow automatically. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 123
Viewing movies Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back. g"Viewing still pictures" (P.116) Arrow pad OK button n mark 7 2 Press e. • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU Playback 4 Press ac to select - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 124
. FRAME BY FRAME FRAME%BY%FRAME Plays back the movie EXIt manually one frame at a SELECt GO time. EXIT Leaves the movie card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the movie from the card. Reading of movies may take considerable time. Do Note not open the card cover while the card - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 125
the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. This function lets you erase parts of the movie that you do not want. Mode dial 1 to select INDEX, then press e. • When there is insufficient card memory, a warning screen appears and the display returns to the setting screen - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 126
6 Press ac to select OK, then press e. INDEX • The 9 frames extracted from the movie OK appear as an index display, then the RESEt camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. CANCEL 7 • If you want to select different frames, SELECt GO select RESET - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 127
Note • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card. EDIT - Editing a movie 3 Press ac to select EDIT, then press e. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE the arrow pad to select the last frame of the part you OK want to keep and press e. 126 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 128
GO • The edited movie is stored and the screen returns to the playback mode. • You cannot edit movies with sound which were taken with another digital camera. Note • You cannot select NEW FILE if there is insufficient memory space 7 on the card. Playback 127 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 129
TV on and set it to the video input mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. 7 3 Set the mode dial to q and turn the camera on. • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 130
If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise so that they are displayed vertically - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 131
original sound is erased. • You may not be able to record sound when there is insufficient card memory (the "CARD FULL" message is displayed). • Sound recording may pick up camera noises, such as button operation or shutter movement. • Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 132
, select CANCEL, then press e. Zoom lever Arrow pad OK button 7 640*480 320*240 CANCEL EXIt SELECt GO Playback • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC, or when there Note is insufficient memory space on the card. • If the size of the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 133
Press acbd to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size. The trimming frame changes The BUSY bar is displayed during OK trimming. After the image is saved, the RESEt camera returns to the playback mode. • The trimmed picture is stored as a separate CANCEL - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 134
in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, Note or when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. • If pictures recorded in 3:2 are trimmed, the image proportions - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 135
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function. Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. g"Viewing still pictures" (P.116) 0 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 136
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 137
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CARD Æ CARD SETUP and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) Playback 2 Press ac to select R ALL ERASE, then press e. 7 3 Press ac to select YES, then press e. • - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 138
This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 139
ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings zFunctions that All Reset affects Function Factory default setting Ref. Page 1280 × 960 NORMAL P.101 MULTI OFF METERING P.80 SQ2 640 × 480 NORMAL P.101 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.54 INFO OFF P.150 ∗ This sets whether the monitor turns on or not when the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 140
can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently button Available functions Settings AE LOCK (factory default setting) AF LOCK DRIVE ISO A/S/M #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE % FUNCTION INFO u K WB R (still pictures) - - o, j, i, - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 141
CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) 2 Press ac to select a function, then press d. • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button CUStOM BUttON AE LOCK AF LOCK DRIVE ISO - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 142
Using the custom button Mode dial 1 Press x. • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. CUSTOM BUTTON Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button x AEL/Custom button Useful functions Set by repeatedly pressing the button. 8 TIPS When ISO is set to the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 143
67 FUNCTION P.96 r1/2/3/4 P.71 AF AREA P.74 w P.62 INFO P.150 #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION P.61 u P.113 K P.114 P.99 8 MULTI METERING DIGITAL ZOOM P.80 WB P.54 > P.106 P.109 FULLTIME AF P.73 SHARPNESS P.110 AF MODE P.72 CONTRAST P.111 % P.85 SATURATION P.112 R (still pictures) P.97 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 144
Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. SHORT CUT MODE MENU Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ SHORT CUT, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) 2 Press ac to select A, B or C, then press d. 3 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 145
SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Mode dial 1 Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu. 2 Press ab or c to select the shortcut menu. • The monitor - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 146
#SLOW1 P.61 SATURATION ±0 P.111 P.112 8 NOISE OFF P.113 R (still pictures) OFF P.97 REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.54 ∗1 This will set the monitor to ON or OFF when the camera is turned on. ∗2 In the r mode, available zoom positions are 38 mm/50 mm/100 mm/ 200 mm and 380 mm (these numbers - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 147
(P.33) 2 Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. PRESENT RESET CUSTOM Saves the current camera settings. Restores the factory default settings. Saves settings one by one. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY Arrow pad OK button MY MODE SEtUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING PRESENt RESEt CUStOM Useful - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 148
2 appears. • Press e again to exit the menu. • Although the settings you are using can be saved, the zoom position you are currently using may not be saved. The zoom position will be Note the closest of the 5 zoom settings in MY MODE to the position currently being used. Useful functions 147 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 149
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 150
e. • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO BUSY Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Note • Open the card cover. • Remove the battery. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. 8 Useful - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 151
in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see "Viewfinder and monitor indications" (P.12). Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ INFO Æ ON or OFF, and press e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) Mode dial Pressing b in the top menu Arrow pad displays the full - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 152
Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ s, and press d. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to adjust the brightness while - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 153
the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately. The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded. Mode dial 1 In - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 154
automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ SLEEP Æ 30 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 155
Beep You can set the kind of beep sound used for button operations or warnings. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 for the kind - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 156
SHUTTER SOUND You can select from 2 kinds of sound for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 157
use the menus" (P.33) 2 Press ac to set the volume, then press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button VIDEO OUt SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY VOLUME 8 Selecting this level will mute the sound completely. Useful functions 156 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 158
POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display/sound setting You can select a picture and/or sound to be displayed/output when the power is turned on and off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture. g"SCREEN SETUP" (P.158) Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ PW ON/OFF - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 159
picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. g"POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off register pictures and movie frames that cannot be played back on this camera. Note 158 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 160
best for you when transferring images to a PC. File name settings RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file number returns to No. 0001. This method is useful when grouping files on - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 161
is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one. PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 162
Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters. ft At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in inches. Mode dial 1 In the top - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 163
e. g"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. • The factory default setting varies depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Arrow pad OK button TIPS TV video signal types & main regions Check the video signal type before using the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 164
is also possible using 9 CAMEDIA Master software.) Check your software before printing. For details, refer to the application software's instructions. For instructions on how to transfer images, or connect the camera to a PC, see "DIGITAL CAMERA-PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL" on the CD-ROM. 163 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 165
DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. • You may not be able to enter print reservations if there is insufficient memory space available on the card. (The "CARD FULL" message is displayed.) • You can print up to - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 166
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of PRINt%ORDER select U, then press e. • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 167
All-frame reservation 4 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 168
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to ac to OK button PRINt%ORDER select - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 169
Single-frame reservation 4 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE Sets the number of prints, SINGLE PRINt date/time and trim size. Æ Go to Step 5. END MORE SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print. CANCEL The date/time and trimming settings are not Single-frame available. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 170
Single-frame reservation zTrim the picture g"Trimming" (P.170) 7 After setting all the print reservations, press e to complete the reservations. • The screen in Step 3 is restored and < appears on the displayed picture. 8 Press e to display the single- frame reservation menu. 9 Press b to select - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 171
Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. SELECt GO 2 Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size. The - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 172
Trimming 4 Press ac to select OK, then press e. OK Saves the current trimming size OK and returns to the single-frame RESEt reservation screen. CANCEL RESET Sets a new trimming size. ÆGo to Step 2. SELECt GO CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 173
the frames you do not need. Mode dial 1 Play back a still picture with - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 174
Resetting print reservation data 5 Press acbd to display the frame whose print reservation data you want to reset, then press e. • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. 2 SQ1 SELECt GO 6 Press c to select CANCEL. • Print reservation is canceled, and the screen in step 5 is restored. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 175
be played back with this camera. The card cover is open. Corrective action Insert a card or insert a different card. Wipe the gold contacts with a commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 176
with new ones. P.15 The batteries are Warm the batteries by putting them in your pocket - temporarily unable to for a while. function because of the cold. The camera is in the Operate the camera (press the shutter button or sleep mode. the zoom lever). P.24 There is Wait until the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 177
Troubleshooting 10 Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The memory gauge Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. is full. P.15 There is a problem with the card on. P.46 The camera is in the Operate the camera (press the shutter button or sleep mode. the zoom lever). P.24 The - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 178
Troubleshooting the card. pictures. There is a problem with the card. Refer to "Error codes". P.174 The camera is batteries with new ones and set the date/time again. P.18, 28 The camera has been left with the batteries removed. If the camera is left for several hours with the batteries - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 179
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is OFF. P.137 No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera. The video output signal is incorrect. The TV video signal setting is incorrect - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 180
Troubleshooting zThe image quality is poor. Possible cause Corrective action The picture is too was excessively illuminated. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-) or change the camera position. The picture is too dark. P.55 P.105 The flash was blocked by your finger. Hold the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 181
Troubleshooting 10 Possible cause Corrective action The picture has obscured edge(s). The lens was partly blocked by your finger or the strap. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens. The picture is out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 182
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action The batteries soon run down. The camera is being used in a cold environment. Battery performance deteriorates in low temperatures. Keep the camera warm by putting it inside your coat or clothing. The camera misread When the power consumption - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 183
List of menus zh mode Top menu DRIVE K X CARD SETUP Setting o, j, i, k SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 YES, NO Ref. Page P.89 P.99 P.28 P.148 Miscellaneous 10 182 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 184
List of menus zi/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA Function DRIVE∗1 ISO A/S/M∗2 r1/2/3/4∗3 #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION∗4 MULTI METERING∗5 DIGITAL ZOOM∗6 FULLTIME AF AF MODE %∗6 PANORAMA∗7 2 IN 1 FUNCTION PICTURE CARD AF AREA INFO u∗5 R (still pictures) K WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 185
List of menus zi/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode (cont.) Top menu MODE MENU Tab SETUP Function ALL RESET∗8 W (DRIVE) (K) (WB) PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VIEW SLEEP MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON 8 SHUTTER SOUND Setting Ref. Page OFF, ON P.137 ENGLISH, P.26 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 186
List of menus zn mode Top menu MODE MENU DIGITAL ZOOM K WB Tab CAMERA PICTURE CARD SETUP Function ISO FULLTIME AF % FUNCTION R > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X VIDEO OUT 8 Setting Ref. Page AUTO, 50, 100, 200, P.104 400 OFF, ON - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 187
List of menus zq mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP m INFO u Function R Q P CARD SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP s X VIDEO OUT G 8 VOLUME Setting Ref. Page START P.130 640 × 480, P.131 320 × 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 188
zq mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU Tab CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO List of menus Function CARD SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP s X VIDEO OUT G 8 VOLUME MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT Setting Ref. Page ALL ERASE, FORMAT P.136, 148 OFF, ON P.137 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 189
factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Miscellaneous zShooting mode F No SHUTTER ZOOM LCD F FLASH ( AF/MF Z DRIVE BKT ISO p r1/2/3/4 w #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION MULTI METERING DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE 10 % PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION AF AREA - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 190
TIFF SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2 WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION REC VIEW SLEEP FILE NAME m/ft SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON SHUTTER SOUND R (still pictures) R (movies) List of factory default settings 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1712 1280 × 960 NORMAL 640 × 480 NORMAL AUTO ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ON 3 MIN RESET m A: DRIVE - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 191
ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP s X VIDEO OUT 8 ON ENGLISH 1 NORMAL Y-M-D 2003.01.01 00:00 * 1-LOW ∗ Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. 10 Miscellaneous 190 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 192
functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. FLASH MODE Mode Function p Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE FULLTIME AF AF AREA Manual focus AUTO ! # #SLOW1 HSLOW #SLOW2 $ w #SLOW n MULTI METERING AEL AF LOCK & % Y h - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ijk lmo - 9 9 9 9 9 p ASM - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 193
Modes and Shooting Functions 10 FUNCTION Mode Function j, i, k BKT PANORAMA 2 IN 1 BLACK&WHITE SEPIA WHITE BOARD BLACK BOARD R R (movie) K ISO F WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION NOISE REDUCTION INFO u ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VIEW SLEEP MY MODE SETUP h ijk lmo p ASM 9∗2 9∗2 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 194
Modes and Shooting Functions Mode ijk p Function h lmo ASM P n FILE NAME - 9 PIXEL MAPPING - 9 s - 9 X 9 m/ft - 9 - VIDEO OUT - 9 SHORT CUT - 9 - CUSTOM BUTTON - 9 - 8 - 9 SHUTTER SOUND - 9 - 9 : Available - : Not available ∗1 Cannot be selected in o mode. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 195
use Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. zCleaning the camera 1 Turn off the camera. gP.24 2 Remove the batteries. gP.18 (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 196
), JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), and PRINT Image Matching II Sound with still pictures : Wave format Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 - 256 MB) Resolution : 3200 × 2400 pixels - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 197
cannot be used. Dimensions : 107.5 mm (W) × 66 mm (H) × 68 mm (D) (4.2" × 2.6" × 2.7") (excluding protrusions) Weight : 305 g (0.7 lb.) (without batteries or card) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 10 Miscellaneous 196 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 198
user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture. In M mode, the user -digital photography). This system is in contrast to still video and digital photography. DCF (Design rule for Camera File - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 199
desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 200
Priority AE mode. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. Sleep Mode 10 A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 201
Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film transistor. TTL (Through-The taking-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens. TTL-AUTO For use with an external flash. Light emitted by the flash is measured - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 202
96 C Camera movement warning . . . . .57 Card 22 Card access lamp 11, 46 Card check 25 Card cover 11, 22 CARD SETUP 148 Close-up playback U 118 Cloudy day 3 107 Connector cover 10, 128 CONTRAST 111 CUSTOM BUTTON 139 D Date/time setting X 28 DC-IN jack 10, 20 DIGITAL ZOOM 54 Diopter - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 203
cover 63 HQ 99 Lens cap string 17 Lithium battery pack 20 M Macro/spot button ( . . . . .79, 84 Macro mode shooting 84 Manual focus 77 Manual shooting M 45, 70 Measurement units m/ft 161 Memory 17 202 N Night scene shooting m 43 NiMH battery 20 NOISE REDUCTION 113 No. of storable still - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 204
QUICK VIEW 117 R Rear curtain #SLOW2 60 REC VIEW 152 Rechargeable batteries 20 Recording movies n 51 Recording sound R 130 Recording sound with still Slideshow m 121 Slow synchronization #SLOW 59, 61 Speaker 10, 156 Specifications 195 Sports shooting j 42 Spot metering n 79 SQ 99 Strap - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 205
P 132 Tripod socket 11 Troubleshooting 175 Tungsten light 1 107 Two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 . . . . . 94 U USB connector 10 V VIDEO OUT 162 Viewfinder 11, 30 VOLUME 156 W White balance WB 106 White balance adjustment 109 WHITE BOARD 96 X xD-Picture Card 22 Z Zoom lever 54, 118, 119 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 206
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DIGITAL CAMERA PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 208
Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual Olympus representative. It is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information contained in this manual, - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 209
Windows INDEX Flowchart 4 Identifying the OS 6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP 8 Macintosh (OS 9/X 23 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users 31 3 Macintosh - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 210
on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the X * For OS 8.6, see below. Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (p.9) Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (Windows p. - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 211
that support the JPEG file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals. • QuickTime - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 212
Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows 1 Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. When the "My computer" icon is - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 213
"OK" to close the window. Identifying the OS If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to "Installing the USB driver for Windows 98" ( p.9). Users running Windows Me/2000/XP p.11 Users running other OS p.31 Mac OS (Macintosh) Select "About This Computer" from the Apple menu on the menu bar. A window - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 214
out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 215
the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in driver. Proceed to "Connecting the camera to the computer" ( p.11). 1 Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click "USB Driver". If the USB driver - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 216
98/98 SE) 3 Click "Continue". The installation of the USB driver will start. 4 Click "OK" to restart your computer and the installation is complete. 5 When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click "Close" and remove the CD-ROM - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 217
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer the camera. The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details. Camera with - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 218
exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to . (If the camera has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 219
" to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user's guide. When the camera is connected to the computer, none - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 220
. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another "Removable Disk". If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly. Turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and connect again, or proceed to "Confirming the USB driver is installed" ( p.15 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 221
is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. 1 Open "My Computer" and double-click the "Control Panel" icon. For users running Windows XP, open "Control Panel" from the "Start - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 222
Windows Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that "OLYMPUS Digital Camera" is in the "Universal Serial Bus Controller" category. If you cannot find the "OLYMPUS Digital Camera", turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows 98/98 SE - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 223
that the AC adapter is correctly connected or that the batteries are not running low. the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card) Check that you can play back pictures stored on the card on the monitor of your digital camera. 3 Double-click the "Dcim" folder. 17 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 224
to your computer 4 Double-click the "100olymp" folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001.jpg" are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 225
image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 226
on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model. Refer to your camera's reference manual. Lamp 2 Double-click the "My Computer" icon - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 227
the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Lamp 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 6 Remove the USB cable from the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 228
3 Click on the message. The "Unplug or Eject Hardware" window appears. 4 When a message appears, click "OK". 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 6 Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows If the window returns the following message when you click "Unplug or Eject Hardware", first - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 229
any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 230
, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details. Camera with a USB connector Computer Rectangular terminal Smaller terminal USB port USB cable - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 231
and an "Untitled" icon appears on the desktop. If you cannot find this icon, turn off the camera and connect again. Mac OS X When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software automatically launches. p.29 When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 232
a problem with the card) Check that you can play back pictures on the monitor of your camera. the USB cable (the camera is not properly connected to the computer by the USB cable). Apple "File Exchange" extension is not enabled. • Please refer to your Apple operating system manual for instructions - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 233
Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001.JPG" are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) File name (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 234
image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 235
from the camera to your computer. If you are operating Mac OS software. At this time, the camera is indicated as "unlabeled". If you use the Apple Image Capture software, images downloaded to your computer and transferred back to a card may not play back on the camera or may have other problems - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 236
blinking. Lamp Macintosh 2 Drag the "untitled" icon on the desktop to "Trash". 3 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Card access lamp Lamp 4 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 5 Remove the USB cable from your computer. 30 - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 237
readers may not be compatible with Mac OS X. Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information. Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? No Yes Use the optional PC card adapter*. *Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or lower Does your computer have a built-in floppy - Olympus C-750 | C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual - English (8.7 MB) - Page 238
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